By The Triad is one of the best antiquing regions in the Southeast, and that is not an accident. With High Point’s furniture heritage, Winston-Salem’s deep textile and tobacco history, and Greensboro sitting right in the middle of it all, the area has spent generations accumulating beautiful old things. Whether you are a serious collector hunting a discontinued china pattern or a local just looking for a rainy Saturday rabbit hole, the malls and shops scattered across Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, and the nearby towns reward the wander.
Why the Triad Is an Antiquing Destination
Geography and history both work in your favor here. High Point built the American furniture industry, so quality vintage pieces, market samples, and reclaimed wood turn up constantly. Winston-Salem’s old neighborhoods and estates keep a steady supply of glassware, primitives, and decorative arts flowing into local dealers. And because the three cities sit within about a 30 minute drive of one another along Interstates 40 and 85, you can hit multiple large multi-vendor malls in a single day without much windshield time.
Most of the spots below are co-op malls, meaning dozens or even hundreds of independent dealers rent booths under one roof. That format is the heart of the experience: inventory turns over daily, prices vary booth to booth, and the thrill of the hunt is real. Bring cash for smaller vendors, wear comfortable shoes, and give yourself more time than you think you need.
Greensboro: Start in the Middle
Antique Market Place
If you only have time for one stop in Greensboro, make it this one. Antique Market Place is a locally owned mall that has been in business for more than 28 years, packing roughly 45,000 square feet with over 130 vendor booths. You will find furniture, jewelry, glassware, pottery, vintage clothing, books, records, military memorabilia, and the kind of oddball collectibles that make these places fun. It is pet friendly and open seven days a week, which makes it an easy add to any weekend.
- Address: 6428 Burnt Poplar Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
- Phone: (336) 662-0544
- Hours: Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 1pm to 6pm
- Website: Visit Greensboro listing
Replacements, Ltd. in McLeansville
Just east of Greensboro sits one of the most remarkable retail operations in the country. Replacements, Ltd. is the world’s largest retailer of old and new china, crystal, and flatware, holding well over 10 million pieces across more than 180,000 patterns inside a warehouse bigger than eight football fields. If your grandmother’s wedding china lost a teacup decades ago, this is very likely the place that can match it.
Even if you are not shopping for a specific pattern, the free guided tours are worth the trip. They run roughly every half hour and take you through the showroom, the staggering warehouse, and a museum that holds more than 2,000 rare pieces, including dinnerware once used in the White House. It is genuinely one of the most unusual things to do in the Triad, collector or not.
- Address: 1089 Knox Road, McLeansville, NC 27301
- Phone: (800) 737-5223
- Hours: Open daily, generally 8am to 9pm (free tours run about every half hour during the day)
- Details: Visit NC listing for Replacements, Ltd.
Hours and tour times can shift seasonally, so call ahead or check the website before you drive out, especially if a guided tour is the main reason for your visit.
High Point: The Furniture City’s Antique Side
High Point is famous worldwide for the twice yearly High Point Market furniture trade show, and that legacy spills directly into its antique scene. This is the place to come if you are hunting furniture, whether that means a serious investment piece or a farmhouse table to refinish.
Antique & Design Center of High Point
The Antique & Design Center of High Point caters to designers and collectors looking for higher end pieces, gathering multiple dealers in one downtown location. It leans more curated and design forward than a typical flea-style mall, so it is a smart stop if you are furnishing a room rather than just browsing.
- Address: 316 W Commerce Ave, High Point, NC 27260
- Website: hpadc.com
- Tip: Hours can vary around High Point Market dates, so confirm online before visiting.
More High Point Options
The city’s official tourism site, Visit High Point, maintains current listings for several large malls worth folding into a day trip:
- Boxwood Antique Market (520 North Hamilton Street): roughly 26,000 square feet of English, French, and American antiques, primitives, and reclaimed pieces. Generally open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm.
- Twin Deer Antiques Mall & Design (1100 Surrett Drive): around 45,000 square feet and more than 100 vendors mixing fine furniture, farmhouse decor, and handmade goods.
Winston-Salem: Booths, Books, and the West End
Winston-Salem rewards the antiquer who likes a little variety, from big-box malls along Peters Creek Parkway to small curated shops in historic neighborhoods. The city’s own visitor resource, Visit Winston-Salem, is a good starting point for the latest shop list and hours.
The Peters Creek Parkway Malls
Two large multi-vendor malls sit close together on Peters Creek Parkway, making them easy to pair. Lost in Time Antique Mall (2101 Peters Creek Pkwy) packs in dozens of dealers with furniture, lamps, glassware, pottery, signs, toys, and vintage clothing, and is typically open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday noon to 6pm. A short hop away, NC Art & Antique Mall (1590 Peters Creek Pkwy) gathers more than 50 booths of furniture, glassware, dishes, comic books, jewelry, vinyl records, and books, generally open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm.
Small Shops and the West End
For something more curated, head to the historic West End neighborhood and the South Broad Street corridor, where smaller shops trade in eclectic and one-of-a-kind finds. Keep in mind that many of these independent shops keep limited hours (often just a few days a week), so it pays to call before you go:
- Laster’s Fine Art & Antiques (664 S Stratford Road): a high-end gallery dealing in quality antique furniture and fine art, with appraisal services. Generally open Monday through Saturday.
- Goat Feathers Antiques & Collectibles (609 S Poplar Street): a small, well-edited shop of collectibles and vintage at fair prices, typically open Friday and Saturday only.
- The Eclectible Shop (1036 W Northwest Blvd): strong on used and rare books, vinyl, and sheet music alongside local art and vintage goods.
Reach a Little Farther: Kernersville and Asheboro
Two stops just outside the core three cities are worth the extra miles. In Kernersville, between Greensboro and Winston-Salem, Cooper’s Vintage Village (305 East Bodenhamer St.) gathers dozens of vendors selling retro toys, vintage signage, farmhouse decor, and mid-century furniture, typically open Tuesday through Sunday.
To the south in Asheboro, the Collectors Antique Mall (211 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro) spreads over 35,000 square feet with nearly 100 dealers handling vintage furniture, mid-century housewares, collectible toys, primitives, jewelry, books, and linens. It pairs nicely with a visit to the nearby North Carolina Zoo if you are making a full day of it.
- Collectors Antique Mall phone: (336) 629-8105
- Typical hours: Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 4pm, Friday and Saturday 9:30am to 5pm (confirm before visiting)
Where to Stay for an Antiquing Weekend
If you are coming in from out of town, Greensboro’s central location makes it a smart home base for hitting all three cities. Downtown Greensboro and the area near Friendly Center offer plenty of Expedia-bookable hotels within easy reach of Interstates 40 and 85. Winston-Salem’s downtown is another strong option if you want to prioritize the West End shops and end the day at a restaurant within walking distance. Browse hotels and inns across the region on Visit Greensboro’s lodging guide to match a property to your route.
Plan Your Antiquing Day
A few practical notes to make the trip smoother. Hours at independent shops change often and many close on Mondays or keep weekend-only schedules, so always call ahead before building a route around a specific store. Bring cash, as some booth vendors prefer it or offer better prices for it, and ask about dealer discounts on larger pieces. If you are buying furniture, measure your space and your vehicle first, and ask whether the mall offers delivery or holds. Finally, weekday mornings tend to be the calmest time to browse, while weekends bring fresh inventory and more crowds. Start in Greensboro at Antique Market Place, swing east to Replacements, then decide whether the day pulls you toward High Point’s furniture or Winston-Salem’s booths and bookshops.